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Mexico, Canada and the United States stand to benefit from increasing energy sector interconnectedness and coordination. What key environmental and fiscal policy areas related to oil and gas development provide opportunities for further harmonization? Read More

Canadian scientists at IISD Experimental Lakes Area have discovered that certain lake predators are altering their behaviour due to climate change, revealing what the future may hold for these fish and their food. Read More

Commentary

Response to the United States Trade Representative’s Stated Objectives on NAFTA Negotiations: An environmental perspective

On July 17, 2017, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published its Summary of Objectives for the NAFTA renegotiation. Taking a sustainable development perspective, this response examines the USTR objectives and how they directly or indirectly relate to sustainable growth through international trade and investment. Read More

Report

Managing ASM: IGF Regional Workshop for Africa

A consortium of East African countries requested training on how to implement the IGF Guidance for Governments: Managing Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining. The workshop sought to enhance the capacities of government representatives from 14 African countries, create opportunities for knowledge sharing and establish a community of practice. Read More

This guidance note aims to assist countries with determining how to secure the financing for their National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes. Read More

Policy Brief

A Framework for Gender-Responsive National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes

This brief discusses gender equality in the context of the formulation and implementation of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). Read More

Annual Report

Equity and a Healthy Planet: IISD Annual Report 2016-2017

IISD's annual report for 2016-2017 presents stories from those who are working with us to ensure our economies are more sustainable, our environment is healthier, and our futures are more sustainable. Read More

Blog

Wetlands: Protecting us from floods and saving us money

Can wetlands protect us from floods, while also bringing us financial benefits? Hisham Osman thinks so... Read More

Brochure

Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) Tool brochure

This brochure highlights IISD's Sustainable Asset Valuation (SAVi) Tool, which helps governments assess the finanical impact of climate and other environmental, social, ecnomic and governance risks on infrastructure. Read More

Blog

Behind the Scenes of the G20: a Substantive Process Leads to a Significant Statement

After months of working behind the scenes to help develop recommendations for G20 leaders, I can tell you that it is a substantive process that led to a significant statement. Read More